Jeimer Candelario is an American professional baseball third baseman for the Chicago Cubs of Major League Baseball (MLB). He is the son of Rogelio Candelario.
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The name of his mother is not public knowledge. His father Rogelio Candelario owns a baseball training center in Dominican Republic.
Jeimer Candelario made his MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs on July 3, 2016. Candelario appeared in five games for the Cubs in 2016 and finished with a .091 batting average.
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The Cubs went on to win the 2016 World Series. He was traded to the Detroit Tigers in July 2017. Throughout his career with the Tigers, Jeimer Candelario has been a consistent contributor to the team’s lineup.
Candelario has shown good plate discipline and has the ability to hit for both power and average. Defensively, Candelario is primarily known for his work at third base, where he has demonstrated good fielding skills and a strong arm.
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